Alexander Grischuk vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Alexander Grischuk and Maxim Matlakov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Grischuk leads 7 wins to 3, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Matlakov with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| May 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS 77th |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | London System | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Aug 2021 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Dec 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim Matlakov | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Maxim Matlakov?
In 21 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 7 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.